Cardiac Echo Doppler is a method of obtaining an image of the structure and movement of the heart with zero radiation. It is an excellent tool for the detection of structural, functional, abnormalities of the heart wall, heart chambers, heart valves and large coronary arteries, etc.

Who is a candidate for the test ?

Anyone with heart disease is a candidate for an echocardiogram, to provide an overall picture of the heart structure and function.

Echocardiography can help diagnose the following conditions

• Congenital heart disease, or defects that are present at birth.
• Coronary artery disease.
• Diseases of the sac and fluid that surround the heart.
• Problems with the muscles of the heart.
• Problems with the structure of the heart, such as the chambers, valves, or aorta.

What is involved in preparation for the test ?

Generally, no preparation is required for an echocardiogram.

Mitral Stenosis

Mitral Stenosis

Tricuspid Regurgitation

Tricuspid Regurgitation

Aortic Regurgitation

Aortic Regurgitation